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Chocolate Almond Cheesecake




Source of Recipe


Lesley


List of Ingredients




Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

1-cup chocolate cookie crumbs 1-cup sliced (flaked) almonds 1/4-cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 4-tbsp plus 1 1/2-cups sugar 10 oz - bittersweet chocolate, chopped, plus additional melted chocolate for garnish (optional) 2-lb cream cheese, at room temperature l/2-cup unsweetened cocoa 4-eggs 1/2-cup heavy cream 1-tbsp extract 1 1/2-tsp extract 2-cups sour cream marzipan fruits, optional



Recipe



Position a rack in the middle of an oven; preheat to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

In a bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs, almonds, butter and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Press evenly over the bottom of a 10-inch (25-cm) springform pan. Bake until just golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool on a rack. Leave the oven set at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

In the top pan of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl placed over (not touching) simmering water, place the 10 oz (315 g) chocolate. Heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Let cool. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese, the 1-1/2 cups (12 oz/ 375 g) sugar and the cocoa until blended, about 3 minutes. Beat in the cooled chocolate. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the cream, vanilla and 1 teaspoon of the almond extract.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the cooled crust. Bake until puffy and gently set in the center, about 1 hour. Let cool on a rack until the cake deflates slightly, about 20 minutes. Leave the oven temperature set at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together the sour cream and the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread over the settled cheesecake. Return to the oven and bake until just set, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack.

If desired, dip fork tines into melted chocolate and wave the fork back and forth over the cheesecake to create a zigzag pattern. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

If you like, just before serving, arrange marzipan fruits around the top of the cake.

Makes one 10-inch (25-cm) cake

Serves 12-16